For instance, the economic stringency of the 1930's was reflected in a quilt made from feed sacks with floral patterns.

Nevertheless, in these days of economic stringency and looming closures, the matter of separation at a young age is one which we should not neglect.

In times of severe economic stringency, it is more than ever essential that painful strategic choices should be based on sound information about the need for and effectiveness of services.

During the post-reorganization climate of economic and financial stringency, however, where departmental and committee defences rise easily, it has been especially difficult.

During the inter-war period, however, a combination of recent experience and economic stringency contributed to the delay in procuring equipment and adopting a universal doctrine for amphibious operations.

Yet relatively few in the schools sector have done so in an environment of economic stringency.

Especially in these times of economic stringency, we want a tougher attitude towards spending in general: not more spending, but better spending.

Many believe that the economic stringency of recent years and the consequent rise in unemployment are only as a result of the drive for the euro.

During the inter-war period, however, a combination of recent experience and economic stringency contributed to the delay in producing a modern infantry assault landing craft.

The irony was that many Nepmen had in fact been nurtured by the state during the harsh economic stringencies of War Communism.